Dates: Tuesdays, Ten-week session, April 2- June 11 (no class April 16)

Course Description: A basic introduction to oil painting for the beginner.  With an emphasis on color theory, explore painting from nature using still life.  Learn about composition and direct paint application.  Previous drawing experience helpful, but not required; open to all levels

Instructor:  Judy Ryan

Judy Ryan was born in Chicago, Illinois. She received a BFA in Painting from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana and an MFA in Painting from Boston University. She has also received training in traditional drawing and painting at the Gammell School at the Guild of Boston Artist under the instruction of Robert Cormier. Judy has worked as a painting conservator at Peter Williams Museum Services at Fenway Studios and as a conservator or three-dimensional objects. She has over 20 years experience teaching and currently teaches at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Throughout her teaching career, Judy has taught at the Worcester Art Museum, Decordova Museum, Emerson Umbrella for the Arts, Cambridge Center for Adult Education, Brookline Arts Center and Concord Continuing Education. Judy has also taught summer painting workshops in Provence. Judy has received several grants and awards for artists, including the Frances A. Kinnicutt Foreign Travel Award. She continues to maintain a work studio and residence at the Fenway Studios where she currently serves on the Board of Directors.